Alexandria Library

Read something you think is great? Looking for a few new titles to try? Come share with others who love reading and exploring new books. We will have cozy drinks and desserts to enjoy while we discuss. 📚❄️🍪

RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/14866158

Local History & Special Collections invites you to join the #America250 Book Club, a new series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/15109778

Stop by Barrett this Saturday to browse a great selection of used books. Most books are just $2 for paperbacks and $3 for hardbacks! 🎁📚❄️

Missed the November book displays at our branches? Check out our Flickr, and maybe add to your #TBR! flic.kr/s/aHBqjCvZDL

Back for the second year! 🧸🎁♻️

Bring your new or gently used toys and take home a new-to-you treasure!

Don't have toys to donate but want to take something home? That's okay!

Want to donate but can't make the swap? A toy donation box will be available at Beatley starting November 29th.

All Alexandria Library branches will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Join our Sister City, Helsingborg, Sweden, for a virtual discussion of two short stories by Tove Jansson in English. Registration required. Participants will be emailed a PDF of the stories after registration.

Register and learn more about our sister cities here: alexlibraryva.org/event/14851856

It's another great week to join us at Alex Library! Visit alexlibraryva.org/events to view our full calendar and RSVP for events.

Please do!

The PomPom Garden at Beatley is in full bloom! Have you visited? Stop by the Reference Desk to borrow our kit and make your own to add or take home 🧶

All Alexandria Library branches will be closed Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

The Nutcracker Ballet presented by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet returns to Beatley on Monday. No RSVP required. Ticketing will begin at 10:30 AM at the Children's desk. In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors.

Yarn Storm 🧤: We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens to benefit Alexandria's Community Lodgings

Community Knits! 🧣: We'll be knitting a community scarf and a hat. Please join us to add a row or two.

Happy Halloween from Alex Library and Count Catula!

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It's National Friends of Libraries Week, so say hello to our friends at @alexlibraryva.bsky.social! They're new here, give them a follow!

We're joining the ALA on October 11, 2025, in asking everyone to take at least one action to help defend books from censorship and to stand up for libraries!

Show us how you’re taking action on social media by using the hashtags #LetFreedomReadDay and #BannedBooksWeek!

All Alexandria Library Branches will be closed, Monday, October 13, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Celebrate your #FreedomToRead during #BannedBooksWeek by selecting frequently challenged books to advance in a tournament style competition. Visit the Beatley Reference Desk to support your favorite titles. 📚🏀
Voting will take place October 3-11!

BANNED BOOKS WEEK Oct. 5-11, 2025. Censorship is so 1984 - Read for Your Rights. ala.org/bbooks. American Library Association

Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.

Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.

https://www.ala.org/bbooks.

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